I would recommend trying to be a sponge and soak up everything you can. Try to make some time to check the following sites. Don't worry if it...
Those of us old school collectors from the east coast still love finding S mint cents. The 70S and 71S would find a way into my "save jar"....
Numismatic videos on YouTube are filled with a tremendous amount of incorrect info, clickbait, and just plain old lies. There are some worthwhile...
You have a coin that was plated after it left the mint. You can start a new thread (be sure to include pictures), so more people will see it....
If they were improperly annealed, the edges would like a normal coin. If the copper color covers the rim, then you probably have a chemistry...
I don't mean to come across as rude, but here is a reality check. Unless you have a lot of experience with high grade modern coins, looked at a...
You posted a pic of the PCGS MS-64 coin sold by Heritage Auctions in 2008. This is the pic from their website [IMG]
I just soak put them in a jar for a few minutes. In my experience. most PVC residue and light organic junk comes off fairly quickly. I also dab...
It looks like PPD (is Post Printing Damage a term? :inpain:). Seriously, it looks like an ink smear from a cheap pen. Your note has seen a lot...
A short acetone soak and thorough rinse will remove any residual PVC residue that the coin may have picked up from old holders. It won't effect...
@Roberto G. Wantland In addition, the 32,600 proof cents were sold to collectors and Collectors aren't going to put them into circulation....
I'm sorry, but the damage is from a coin roller. Please make sure your expert is an expert on error coins. I have found over the years, that many...
Personally, I wouldn't bother. BUT, if you think you're pretty good at determining which ones have the potential to get 67 and better, and are...
I agree with the worn dies. The reverse looks like it might have radial flow lines toward the rims. I can't tell but I'm wondering if they are...
The 2 is the easiest diagnostic. (Save this pic for future reference) [ATTACH]
Sorry, but it's just damage.
The coloring is due to whatever copper reacting materials/gasses that the coin has come in contact with. Your guess is as good as mine, but it's...
If I understand your Post #7 correctly, you're saying your avatar shows the alloy issues, correct? Unfortunately, your avatar only shows a coin...
@Cragarsomaha . This thread is almost 12 years old. You will get more people to see it if you start your own thread. However, there is EVERY...
Could be ferrous oxide :woot:
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